Picture receiving a diagnosis of 13 "incurable" illnesses, a daunting revelation where hope seems elusive, and the prospect of a life defined by suffering and pain becomes your reality.

Today's guest, Dr. Lauryn Lax, intimately knows this struggle, as her own journey unfolded against the backdrop of such adversity. Now, she's on a mission to help people disrupt old paradigms, unleash their inner wisdom, and ignite their full potential. 

As a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, clinical nutritionist, and functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Lauryn's expertise spans over two decades, making her a specialist in gut health, hormone imbalances, toxic mold recovery, and disordered eating. Her personal story has been featured on ABC, Good Morning America, TEDx, CBS, and USA Today.

You can follow her work by tuning in to The Health Detective Podcast, where she discusses topics like functional medicine, nutrition, mindset, gut healing, hormone balance, and food freedom. She's also published eight books, including Total Gut Reset, which provides a customized health program to heal from the inside out. This fascinating and resourceful guide includes insights on how to solve poor gut health that could be causing issues like slow metabolism, skin breakouts, bloating, constipation, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, thyroid and hormone imbalances, and anxiety.

In this episode, join me in unraveling the layers of wisdom embedded in Dr. Lauryn's journey. From the profound link between eating disorders and gut issues to intriguing topics such as poop analysis and coffee withdrawal constipation, tune in for an unforgettable conversation on gut health that will ignite your path toward holistic well-being.

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